Getting Here | Lodging | Reservations | Dining | Golf | Attractions | Shopping | Groups | Living Here | Services | Our Towns | Photo Tour | Contact Trip Planner | Great Deals | View All Events July 2009   Locals Love It Winner... Congratulations Denise Holcomb! Wine Tasting for 10 at the beautiful Mt. Felix Vineyard and Villa! 200 Level Road, Havre de Grace 21078 410-939-0913 www.mountfelix.com         July brings parades, fireworks, boat rides and loads of outdoor activities to Harford County! Concerts at Aberdeen, Ladew Gardens and Ripken Stadium - including Bob Dylan, John Mellancamp and Willie Nelson LIVE! This summer, be a Harford County Locavore... Visit our farm stores and markets, buy, cook and serve locally grown foods!   Start your Locavore tour at Broom's Bloom Dairy on Rt 543 with some homemade ice cream! July 1st-5th Havre de Grace Independence Celebration Come celebrate Independence Day with a parade at Union Avenue and fireworks at Tydings Park. Carnival begins July 1st. Parade will be held July 5th at 2:00pm followed by a concert at 7:00 pm. Fireworks are set to begin at 9:15 pm. Free; 410.939.4362     July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 30th Sunset Cruise-Skipjack Martha Lewis Board the Skipjack Martha Lewis and experience a sunset to remember. Cruising begins at 7:00 and the ship returns to port at 9:00 pm. Reservations are required; $25 adults, $15 children under 10; Havre de Grace Harbor; 410.939.4078; www.skipjackmarthalewis.org     July 3rd First Fridays in Bel Air & Havre de Grace Enjoy an outdoor festival, live music in the streets, stores and galleries open late, specials and discounts in restaurants and stores, and free activities for the kids all in Downtown Bel Air (5 to 8 pm) & Havre de Grace (5 to 8 pm). 410-638-1023 (Bel Air); www.downtownbelair.com; 410-939-1811 (Hdg); www.mainstreethdg.com     July 4th Fourth of July Dinner Cruise on the Lantern Queen Riverboat Decked out in red, white and blue bunting, the Lantern Queen is a perfect spot to celebrate our freedom with an All-American picnic menu. Join in on the festivities from 2-4pm. $65 per person; 410.939.1468; www.lanternqueen.com     July 4th Bel Air Independence Day Celebration Start the Independence Day celebrations with a Flag Raising Ceremony at 6:45 am followed by numerous events at various locations in the town of Bel Air including a pancake breakfast, horseshoes, hamster races, turtle derby, concert at Hays House, frog jumping contest, and much more! Parade starts at 6:00 pm; fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 pm; Fee for breakfast; Free events; 410.879.4245; www.belairjuly4.org     July 5th Summer Concerts at Ladew: Trinidad & Tobago Baltimore Steel Drums Baltimore's official steel drum band brings the Caribbean to Ladew Topiary Gardens! Join in on the fun from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Member $7, Adult $15, Senior/Student $13, Child $3; 410.557.9570; www.LadewGardens.com     July 5th Summer Concert Series at Jerusalem Mill-Jericho Bridge Come and enjoy outdoor concerts all summer at Jerusalem Mill Village, nestled along the scenic Little Gunpowder. Join us July 5th for Jericho Bridge, a Baltimore-based band bringing a mix of traditional, contemporary, and original songs.6:00 pm; Adults $7, Members $5, Under 12 Free; 410.877.3560; www.jerusalemmill.org     July 7th Aberdeen Summer Concerts in the Park-Three Bats in the Attic Bring the family out for a free, relaxing evening at Festival Park in Aberdeen starting at 7:00 pm. Come out with blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner and relax to the sounds of local entertainment. 410.939.6767     July 10th, 24th & 29th Maryland Wine Cruise-Skipjack Martha Lewis Experience a relaxing evening of sailing while enjoying wine from a local vineyard, cheese & fruit, beer & sodas. Reservations required. Cruise will be held from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. $40 per person; 410.939.4078; www.skipjackmarthalewis.org     July 10th Free Movie Nights-Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Presented by Edgewood Alliance; movies held June, July and August at Edgewood Boys and Girls Club (next to Edgewood Elementary). Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:40 pm; movies begin at 7 pm; don't forget your blankets and chairs; popcorn, snacks and beverages are available for a small charge; 410.893.4435     July 10th Havre de Grace Summer Concerts in the Park-Ewabo Caribbean Bring the whole family out for a free, relaxing summer evening at Millard E. Tydings Park at 7:30 pm. Come out with blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic dinner, and relax to the sounds of local entertainment. 410.939.5425     July 11th-12th Pirate Invasion of the Lockhouse Museum Come visit the pirate camps at the Susquehanna Lockhouse Museum. Watch the attacks on the town and cheer on your favorites. Pirate Gala-Party with pirates! Enjoy music, dancing, auctions, beer, wine & food. Adults $3, Children $1, under 5-Free; Gala $50; 410.939.5425; www.lockhousemuseum.org     July 12th Summer Fun Day with Car Show and Lawnmower Races Experience a summer fun day at the Steppingstone Museum with a classic car show, lawnmower races, ice cream eating contests, music, old-fashioned games & crafts and food. Free parking; 12-5 pm; $5 adults/children under 12 & members Free; 410.939.2299; www.steppingstonemuseum.org     July 12th Ladew Summer Concert: Mambo Combo-Ladew Topiary Gardens Baltimore's best party band kicks it up with the soca, samba, and tango laced with more sun drenched Caribbean and Latin sounds. 6-8pm; Member $7, Adult $15, Senior/Student $13, Child $3; 410.557.9570; www.LadewGardens.com     July 12th Best Crab Cake in Maryland Contest Come out to Laurrapin Grille in Havre de Grace to participate in this delicious contest! First Prize is $500 (plus bragging rights); to enter, please fill out signup sheet & hold harmless form and drop them off along with entry fee ($40) to the Laurrapin; Evening starts at 4pm; 443.939.4956; Visit website for rules and contest details at www.laurrapin.com/marylandsbestcrabcake.html     July 13th-17th Water Wonderland Summer Camp-Eden Mill Nature Center Join us for a week of exploration in the water habitats at the park. What better way to cool off from the summer heat than to get wet! We will also discover why water is so important to us and the environment. Each day ends with swimming in the creek! Registrations now being accepted for ages 9-11; 9:30 am-3 pm daily; Members $145, Non-members $155; 410.836.3050; www.edenmill.org     July 18th Guided Walk of the North Park Trail Enjoy a free guided nature and historical walk of the North Park Trail from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The day begins at the Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House; Free; 410.939.5780; www.lockhousemuseum.org     July 24th Bob Dylan Show at Ripken Stadium Ripken Stadium is proud to host the Bob Dylan Show, featuring Bob Dylan & his Band, John Mellencamp, and Willie Nelson, LIVE at Ripken Stadium. $67.50 per person, Children under 14 free with each adult ticket holder-tickets can be purchased through Ripken Stadium Box Office or Ticketmaster; 5:30 pm, gates open at 5 pm; 410.297.9292; www.ripkenstadium.com     July 24th-26th Mari*Fest 2009: Maritime Heritage Waterfront Festival Enjoy Bay food, beverages, musical and dance performances, living history interpretations, demonstrations, crafters, children's activities, and more; Next to Promenade, Concord Point Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Havre de Grace; Admission is free for festival; 410.939.4800; www.maritimemuseum.org     July 30th-August 2nd 22nd Annual Harford County Farm Fair Celebrate outstanding achievements of Harford County's agricultural sommunity at the Equestrian Center in Bel Air. This annual fair features tractor pulls, pig races, children's activities, food and music. Adults $7, Seniors $5, Kids 5-12 $3, Under 5 free; 410.838.8663; www.farmfair.org         County Executive David R. Craig Harford County Office of Tourism 220 South Main Street / Bel Air, Maryland 21014 Visitor Info: 1.888.544.Go95 (4695) Office: 410.638.3327 / Fax: 410.879.8043 info@harfordmd.com